Sharp Grossmont Hospital

10/22/2025

Thank you for being a valued member of the Sharp Grossmont Hospital Facebook community. We're excited to announce that we're transitioning our content to Sharp HealthCare. Although this page will no longer be updated, you'll continue to find the latest news and updates about Sharp Grossmont Hospital, along with information from across Sharp HealthCare. Stay connected with us for health tips, community events, inspiring patient stories, innovations in care and more.

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10/21/2025

A new era in cancer treatment has arrived at Sharp Grossmont. CAR-T therapy — one of the most advanced, personalized treatments for blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma — is now available. This groundbreaking approach uses a patient’s own immune cells to target and destroy cancer with remarkable precision, offering new hope to patients and families.

CAR-T cell therapy is a groundbreaking cancer treatment that uses your body’s own immune cells to recognize and eliminate cancer.

10/21/2025

Fall fun was in full swing last Friday at our Pumpkin Patch Festival! Families picked the perfect pumpkins; rode ponies and wagons; played carnival games; enjoyed delicious eats; and interacted with adorable animals at the petting zoo. Thanks to everyone who came out and made it a day to remember! Wishing you all a spooktacular Halloween! 👻🎃

10/14/2025

Every October, a heartfelt tradition takes shape at Sharp Grossmont’s cancer center—a pink ribbon made entirely of hand-painted pumpkins, thoughtfully arranged by our talented landscaping team. This annual display honors those affected by breast cancer and serves as a powerful symbol of strength and support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Thank you to our creative landscapers for this meaningful gesture to raise awareness.

10/10/2025

Care provider Aida Streetman shares her own stroke experience with patients recovering at the Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Neuroscience.

Aida Streetman, 24-year Sharp employee, experienced a stroke and now helps others by focusing on stroke education and awareness.

10/08/2025

The cancer team at Sharp Grossmont is wearing pink to honor every patient, survivor, those we've lost and loved ones affected by breast cancer. 🩷 As caregivers, they know how important early detection can be. One of our most powerful tools against breast cancer is a screening mammogram. Talk to your doctor about the risk factors and your mammography screening options. Sharp.com/mammogarphy

10/07/2025

Every October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we share a behind-the-scenes story about an employee who plays a role in caring for our breast cancer patients. Laurl Sisco, a radiation therapy technologist for the last 24 years, not only cares for breast cancer patients, but leads by example—turning personal loss into purpose and inspiring all of us. Here’s more about Lauren, who also created the artwork she’s standing next to:

What do you love most about your job?
“I love what I do. For me it’s more than just giving treatment—it’s about giving patients hope, a smile, kindness and understanding, through one of the hardest times in someone’s life.”

How has breast cancer impacted your life professionally or personally?
“I come from a medical family—my father was a doctor, my mother a nurse. I was still a young radiation therapist when my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. At first, she responded to treatment and was considered cured, but the cancer came back. She was only 50 when she passed away. I took a leave of absence from my work but eventually came back to Grossmont. That was 23 years ago, and I’ve been helping cancer patients ever since.

For you, it goes beyond the treatment room. Tell us about that.
"One of the reasons I love working for Sharp is its mission to make a difference in the world and people's lives. This inspired me to create a walking team 15 years ago at Sharp to support breast cancer awareness. Today, our team proudly walks in the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event sponsored by the American Cancer Society."

10/06/2025

Living with heart failure can feel like a winding road — some days are smooth, others are full of unexpected turns. That’s why we’re inviting you to a very special session of our Sharp HealthCare Heart Failure Education and Support Group, where we’ll talk about something deeply important: your experiences with heart failure, health goals and care. Check out the video to learn more. You can also sign up here: http://spr.ly/6184Aom2Y

10/03/2025

We are sharing the personal story of one of our own, Dr. Reema Batra, a compassionate oncologist at Sharp Grossmont Hospital who treats patients for all types of cancer, including breast cancer. After her own routine mammogram, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, but thanks to early detection, she received timely care that ultimately saved her life. Her story is a powerful reminder to prioritize regular screenings: early detection saves lives.

After putting off her annual screening mammogram for a few weeks, Dr. Reema Batra, a hematologist and oncologist affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, fi...

10/02/2025

Each October, a symbol of hope shines bright from our hospital’s west tower—an illuminated pink ribbon in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.🩷

This tradition is our way of standing with anyone affected by breast cancer and a reminder for women to have a conversation with their doctor about screening. A screening mammogram can make all the difference, helping catch breast cancer early, when treatment is most effective.

Learn more about when and how to schedule your mammogram at sharp.com/mammography.

10/01/2025

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